Takeshi Kimura (racing driver)
| Takeshi Kimura | |
|---|---|
Kimura in 2024 | |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | 22 October 1970 Matsudo, Japan |
| Racing licence | FIA Bronze |
| Championship titles | |
| 2022 2018-19 | GT World Challenge Asia Asian Le Mans Series - GT |
Takeshi Kimura (木村 武史, Kimura Takeshi; born 22 October 1970 in Matsudo) is a Japanese racing driver who is set to compete in the 2026 European Le Mans Series for Kessel Racing. He is an Asian Le Mans Series class champion and also won 2022 GT World Challenge Asia overall.
Kimura founded Ruf Co., Ltd. in 2001 and still serves as its CEO as of 2026.
In February 2015, Kimura founded CarGuy Racing and also launched SeaGuy in 2024.